Patient's question:
My aunt's son came to play at our house yesterday afternoon. In the end, he said he wanted to drink water and was unexpectedly scalded by hot water. How should I handle a hand scalded by hot water?Doctor's answer:
After a hand burn, it is first recommended to immediately immerse the hand in cool water for about half an hour. This will significantly reduce the harm caused by hot water to the burned hand. Then, proceed to the next step of treatment. It is important to apply a burn cream to the affected area promptly. Green ointment is recommended for this purpose. If the burn is very severe, it is advisable to wrap the treated area after applying the ointment to prevent external bacteria from causing infection.